… Assures Nigerians on budget
The Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Honorable Aminu
Tambuwal, on Friday dispelled rumors that he was on the verge of joining
an opposition party.
Apparently reacting to President Jonathan Goodluck Jonathan’s warning
to elected political office holders under the platform of the party
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that he would not hesitate to wield the
big stick if they are found wanting, the Speaker said he is a member of
the party.
“In a situation where somebody is in a particular party but his faith
is in another political party. For those who are not holding political
offices, yes, you can excuse. But if you are holding an elective office,
you won’t be in that party and be working for another party, otherwise,
why are you there? “the president asked rhetorically.
Tambuwal, who was reacting to questions from journalists at the Benin
Airport about rumors of his perceived anti- party activities following
his alliance with members of the Action Congress of Nigeria, said he is
still a member of the PDP and would remain one. “I’ m a member of the
PDP, I am a PDP man. I’m hearing that rumours from you,” he said amidst
laughter.
The speaker also said that the rift between the National Assembly and
the Executive over the 2013 appropriation act was in the interest of
the generality of Nigerians
Tambuwal, who was in Benin as a guest of the state Deputy Governor,
Dr. Pius Odubu, on his birthday and weeding anniversary told reporters
at the Benin Airport that consultations were ongoing and at the
appropriate time Nigerians will benefit from the budget.
“Well, you know it is all about consultation and we will keep talking
to ourselves and ensure that Nigerians get the best out of it. But I
assure you that what National Assembly is doing is to ensure that
Nigerians get the best out of the situation. We are not there to
undermine the interest of Nigerians; we will be the last people to ever
do that,” the number four citizen added.
Source: The Nation
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